Chapter 411 - 220: Encountering the White Dragon Jade Spirit Dolphin
Chapter 411: Chapter 220: Encountering the White Dragon Jade Spirit Dolphin
Another, broader current of water silently formed beneath the finless porpoise, slowly lifting it and reducing the pressure of its body against the stones.
At the same time, Yang Qi steadied the finless porpoise’s body with both hands, working with the force of the current to gently adjust its angle.
GURGLE~
WHOOSH—
Under the current’s relentless assault, the rocks began to shift.
A few smaller pebbles were washed away.
The finless porpoise seemed to sense a glimmer of hope. It stopped struggling futilely and, following Yang Qi’s lead, tried to pull its body free from the crevice.
Inch by inch...
Fine beads of sweat broke out on Yang Qi’s forehead.
He had to precisely control the water, take care not to injure the finless porpoise, and remain vigilant of his surroundings—a significant drain on both his Magical Power and his concentration.
Finally, as the last piece of rock holding it fast was washed away, the finless porpoise’s body abruptly came free.
"Success!"
Yang Qi muttered, cupping the finless porpoise’s midsection. Aided by the uplifting force of the water, he carefully carried it from the shoal into deeper water.
As soon as it reached the depths, the finless porpoise instinctively flicked its tail fin.
Yang Qi didn’t let go immediately. He continued to support it, moving several meters toward the main current until the water was deep enough to ensure it wouldn’t get stranded again.
"Alright, swim back to the deep water. And don’t come near the shallows again."
Yang Qi let go, put away the Jade Water Calm Wave Pearl, and gave his warning.
The finless porpoise turned in the water, its round head breaking the surface. Its bright black eyes gazed at Yang Qi as its long snout bobbed up and down, emitting a few short, crisp "CLICK" sounds.
[Thank you, nice-smelling Two-legged Beast.]
[Got any more of that delicious stuff?]
’This little guy is a bit of a glutton.’
"There’s still a small piece."
Smiling, Yang Qi took out the piece of Vitality Nutrient Cream he’d set aside earlier and tossed it over.
The finless porpoise let out a happy cry, leaped from the water, and swallowed it with perfect aim.
[So yummy!]
[Thanks, nice-smelling Two-legged Beast!]
This time, after expressing its thanks, the finless porpoise flicked its tail fin. Its long, graceful, gray body slipped into the river, heading for the deep water in the center, and soon vanished into the golden, shimmering waves of the sunset.
Standing waist-deep in the water, Yang Qi watched the porpoise disappear and let out a sigh of relief.
He then circulated his Magical Power to evaporate the water from his clothes, leaving them only slightly damp to appear natural. He then carefully cleaned up the area.
His main goal was to erase his distinct footprints and any drag marks.
Once that was done, he turned, parted the reeds, and called to Xiaojiu, who was standing guard. They returned the way they came.
By the time he emerged from the reed bed and stepped back onto the path, his pants cuffs and shoes were splattered with muddy water, his sleeves were slightly damp, his hair was tousled by the river wind, and he was holding his phone.
’Gotta look like I was just taking pictures.’
As he neared the meeting point, he saw Ye Haibing, Gao Zhenyue, and the others waiting for him in the pavilion, just as he’d expected.
"Brother Qi, you’re finally back!"
Gao Zhenyue, with his sharp eyes, was the first to spot Yang Qi. "How’d it go? Did you get a picture of that rare water bird? Wait, what happened to you? Did you fall in the water?"
He’d noticed the damp patches and specks of mud on Yang Qi’s clothes.
"Don’t ask."
Yang Qi gave a wry smile and brushed his pant leg. "Trying to chase that bird, I stepped right into a puddle and nearly fell flat on my face. Didn’t even get a picture. It was too fast."
"Even the Druid misses his shot sometimes?"
Ye Haibing roared with laughter. "So it seems even Expert Yang can’t manage a successful photoshoot with an animal every single time!"
"What’s so funny about that?"
Song Wan shot him a glare before turning to Yang Qi with concern. "You didn’t actually fall, did you? Are you cold with those wet clothes? Maybe you should head back to the car first."
"I’m fine, it’s just a little damp at the edges. The sun will dry it out."
Yang Qi waved his hand dismissively. "Is the restaurant booked?"
"It is. Not far from the park entrance," Qian Yu replied.
"Let’s go, then."
Taking the lead, Yang Qi called to Bai Wan, Hu Zi, and Leopard, who were waiting nearby, and strode ahead.
Overlord ignored Song Wan’s calls and trotted up to Yang Qi’s side, meowing curiously as he walked.
"Meow meow~"
[Two-legged Beast, did you really go looking for a bird?]
THWACK!
Xiaojiu raised a paw and swatted him on the head again.
[You talk too much!]
"Meeoow~"
Overlord scrambled to beg for mercy.
[Boss, I was wrong!]
[I was really, really wrong...]